Ian McKellen Credits Fat Suit for Minimizing Injuries in Stage Fall
The 85-year-old actor recounts the harrowing incident at London's Noël Coward Theatre and his ongoing recovery.
- McKellen fell off the stage during a fight scene in 'Player Kings,' injuring his wrist and vertebrae.
- He attributes his fat suit for saving his ribs and other joints from more severe damage.
- The actor has been dealing with agonizing pain and is wary of going outside to avoid further injury.
- Despite the accident, McKellen is determined to continue acting, viewing the fall as an unfortunate mishap.
- His understudy, David Semark, has taken over his role in the production.
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